In Jane Austen a gâché ma vie, Laura Piani offers a dramatic comedy steeped in romance, humor and introspection. This first feature from the director, who is also a screenwriter, tells the story of Agathe, a single bookseller in search of love and personal fulfillment. Set in a fictional author's residence inspired by the life of Jane Austen, and in the authentic setting of the Shakespeare & Co bookshop in Paris, the film promises to be a love letter to the great literary classics and modern romantic comedies. Camille Rutherford, discovered in sensitive and intense roles, plays Agathe with Pablo Pauly and Charlie Anson at her side. A cinematic adventure at the crossroads of genres, oscillating between literary references and sentimental comedy.
Jane Austen a gâché ma vie will be shown on the big screen from January 22, 2025.
Synopsis: Agathe is as charming as she is contradictory. She's single but dreams of a love story worthy of Jane Austen's novels. She's a bookseller but dreams of being a writer. She has a vivid imagination but no sexuality. Life never lives up to the promise of literature. Invited to an author residency in England, Agathe must face her fears and doubts to finally realize her dream of writing... and falling in love.
Jane Austen Ruined My Life seems an ideal film for fans of modernromantic comedies and literature enthusiasts. With obvious inspirations drawn from classics such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones, the film will appeal to audiences looking for heartfelt, light-hearted yet meaningful storytelling. Fans of Jane Austen will also find mischievous winks, mixing homage and modernity. Through its engaging heroine, Agathe, the film appeals above all to those juggling personal aspirations and social pressures, with a welcome dose of self-mockery. Viewers who appreciate tales where the quest for self takes precedence over the simple romantic happy ending should find themselves particularly at home here. However, those who prefer stories that are more rooted in realism or devoid of romantic overtones may find themselves missing out.
The film was shot in iconic locations, including the Shakespeare & Co bookshop, which rarely opens its doors to filming. Established screenwriter Laura Piani makes her debut behind the camera here, and the cosmopolitan cast adds a welcome freshness to the project. Peter Von Poehl's musical approach, with its blend of classical and modern influences, seems to reinforce the story's bittersweet mood.
With its mix of literary homage and sentimental comedy, Jane Austen a gâché ma vie promises to be both charming and introspective, with promising performances from the cast. Between Agathe's quest for identity and the romantic universe created by Laura Piani, this film could well become a must-see for fans of light-hearted yet profound tales.
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